UPDATED: ‘King of Pop’ will never be matched

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Sometimes fate plays a big hand in our day-to-day lives. As someone who works in the news gathering business on a daily basis, I don’t always watch the news when I get home from a long day’s work. The mind simply wants a break, so often I ... [ Full Story » ] 

COLUMN: ‘King of Pop’ will never be matched

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 1. 2009
Sometimes fate plays a big hand in our day-to-day lives. As someone who works in the news gathering business on a daily basis, I don’t always watch the news when I get home from a long day’s work. The mind simply wants a break, so often I ... [ Full Story » ] 

Home furnishings taken in Lula break-in

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 30. 2009
All toilets, sinks and other fixtures were taken from a home on Riverwood Lake Road in Lula last week, according to an incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Other incidents reported to the sheriff’s office last week ... [ Full Story » ] 

Adventure in Chattanooga: Hang gliding, kayaking, whitewater rafting, biking offered in scenic mountain town

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 30. 2009
BY SHERRY LEWIS The scenic mountain town of Chattanooga, Tenn., offers plenty of exciting outdoor adventures, including hang gliding, kayaking, whitewater rafting and bicycling. It’s only a three-hour drive so it’s the perfect spot for a ... [ Full Story » ] 

Applications being taken for ‘Supplies for Success’ program

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 30. 2009
Banks County Family Connection is accepting applications for those families needing assistance for school supplies. Families will need to call the office for an appointment. Families must be in the following income brackets in order to receive ... [ Full Story » ] 

COLUMN: Missing two favorites from campaign trail

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
Following campaigns has been something I have enjoyed as long as I can remember. As a political junkie, I always looked forward to campaign season. I’ve long been fascinated by the process. To me, there’s nothing like driving from here to ... [ Full Story » ] 

Homer fireworks planned July 4

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
The annual fireworks display in Homer will be held on Saturday, July 4, at dark (around 9:30 to 10 p.m.) at Banks County High School, Historic Homer Highway, Homer. The fireworks display is sponsored by the Homer Fire Department, the Homer Fire ... [ Full Story » ] 

Homer fireworks planned July 4; Celebration also planned at BCHS Saturday

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, June 29. 2009
The annual fireworks display in Homer will be held on Saturday, July 4, at dark (around 9:30 to 10 p.m.) at Banks County High School, Historic Homer Highway, Homer. The fireworks display is sponsored by the Homer Fire Department, the Homer Fire ... [ Full Story » ] 

Nine accidents reported in county

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 23. 2009
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following vehicle-related accidents during the past week: •two-vehicle accident at the fuel island at Murphy USA, Highway 441, Commerce. •two-vehicle accident in The Home Depot parking lot, ... [ Full Story » ] 

DFACS continues to see rise in economic support applications

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, June 22. 2009
The Banks County Department of Family and Children Services continues to see an increase in applications for economic support in the form of Food Stamps. DFACS director Kenny Jarvis said on Wednesday, July 17, Food Stamp cases for the May were ... [ Full Story » ] 
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